Update district leader final results from the Brooklyn Eagle: In the district leadership race in the 52nd AD, incumbent Democratic District Leader Jo Ann Simon soundly beat out Hope Reichbach with 2,645 votes to 1,657. In the same district, Chris Owens (son of former Congressman Major Owens) won the male leadership spot by 2,154 votes […]
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Simon and Strauss Issue Statement Regarding Polling Site Changes in Brooklyn Heights
Over the weekend, many Brooklyn Heights residents who usually vote at the under-construction P.S. 8 received a postcard telling them that their polling place was now 250 Cadman Plaza West and not 38 Water Street in DUMBO as announced earlier. Also in the mail that day (at least for us) was a letter from […]
First Day of School at P.S. 8 Draws Politicos
The first day of school at P.S. 8 yesterday drew many local candidates who know the power of the pre-teen vote. Or somethin’. In attendance yesterday were our man in the NYS Senate Daniel Squadron, Democratic district leader candidates Jesse Strauss and Steve Williamson as well as Democrat/P.S. 8 parent Doug Biviano who is challenging […]
District Leader Races: Why They Matter
If you’re registered to vote as a Democrat and show up at the polls on September 14 (a week from this Tuesday) to vote in the primary election, you’ll find several races on the ballot. The one that has gotten the most attention in the form of TV and other advertising and press coverage is […]
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